Mercer County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54055
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 418.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 420.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.403448
- Longitude
- -81.106456
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 58,384
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,181
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,625 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 1.3% |
| White | 52,460 | 89.9% |
| Black | 2,386 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 207 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,644 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 1.2% |
| White | 42,038 | 91.0% |
| Black | 2,023 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 332 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,243 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 58,563
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,186
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,414
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 52,059 | 88.9% |
| Black | 2,372 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,880
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,522 | 29.0% |
| Republican | 13,334 | 40.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,649 | 26.3% |
| Other | 42 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,300 | 46.5% |
| Female | 17,572 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,083 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 1.1% |
| Black | 1,068 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,566
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,159 | 41.8% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 29.7% |
| Black | 354 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 57 | 36.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,430 | 42.0% |
| Female | 7,136 | 40.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,608 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,499 (22.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,345
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,956
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $771
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.